Old Post Office is located in the center of the Austerlitz battlefield and around the Old Post Office is full of exciting places.
Peace Memorial
After more than 100 years after the memorable battle of Austerlitz, also known as the bloodiest in this history, was on a hill near by the village Prace, one of its key points, built in the years 1910-1912 Peace Memorial. The creator was napoleonisty priest Professor Alois Slovaks from Brno in Moravia. An important monument in the style of high art realized by the architect Josef Fanta participation F.Anýže (Crisis Group) and Čeňka Vosmík (sculptural decoration), was due to the First World War, transferred to the public in 1923.
Santon
Santon Hill is located in the village Tvarožná, about 10 km east far from Brno. The top of the wooded area reaches a height of 296 meters above sea level, gradually passing away in the forested lower part, called the Hill, the highest point is about 265 meters above sea level. Santon is a spur Drahanské highlands, coming from a younger paleozonika. They form the island Culm conglomerates in rocks of the lower Tortonian. On the northern and western slope of Santon and the western and southern slopes of Hill performs at the surface of the exposed bedrock.
Žuráň
Žuráň hill in the village Podolí, known and historically prized place, memorable battle was a field command post of the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. From there on the 2 nd December 1805 at 8:30 pm the order to attack Pratecký Heights. It reminds memorial in the form of a block of 1930, on the upper surface with a plastic bronze battlefield map with the distribution of all the fighting armies by the state at 7:00 am and also French proclamation before the battle. It extraterritorial territory of the French Republic in the Czech Republic.
Natural bathing habitat Kovalovice
Natural swimming biotope is an alternative to the classical swimming pool. The base consists of a natural system, using carefully selected plants to clean without the help of a chemical disinfectant products. Habitat is the ratio of the regeneration zone called pure water surface, and shallow water, which is planted with mud, aquatic plants such as cattail, water iris and ornamental grasses.
There is a children's pool with water depth from 0.3 to 0.9 meters with a private lagoon cleaning, grass beach, beach volleyball pitch, sanitary facilities.
Virtual tour is possible to inspect www.kovalovice.cz
The city Slavkov u Brna
Slavkov u Brna is known for the Battle of Austerlitz, which was in 1805 a few kilometers west of the city. Its historical center is an monument urban area, the adjacent area of the Austerlitz battlefield is a landscape conservation area.
Attractions:
- The baroque Austerlitz castle, which has 115 rooms and an impressive castle park in the French and English style. The castle was designed by Italian architect Domenico Martinelli. In the historic hall of the castle was after the battle of Austerlitz 6th December 1805 signed Armistice between Austria and France. Currently, you can visit here two guided tours, castle underground or exposure Napoleon. From 1 July 2008 is the castle listed as a national cultural monument.
- Late Renaissance Town Hall Square, in the later neo-classical treatment.
- Church of the Resurrection (on the north side of the square) is a unique church building in classicism, from the time when Emperor Josef II reign. Conversely, many churches were abolished. It was built in the years 1786-1789 by the Viennese architect Johann Ferdinand Hetzendorf.
- Chapel saint Urban (on a hill Urban located north of the city), was damaged during the Battle of Austerlitz and rebuilt in the years 1858-1861.
- Jewish Quarter, from which maintained only synagogue (built in 1858). North of the city's is also Jewish cemetery.
- The remains of the medieval city walls, especially in the streets Lidická and Kollárova.
The city Vyškov
Earlier Moravian Versailles. At the center lies a number of attractions, whether churches, museums and other attractions. You can visit for example lock with the Museum Vyškovska, Renaissance town hall with tower, Zoo Park, Dinosaur Park, Water Park or explore the city walls.
Lock
Originally a Gothic castle from 15th century was rebuilt for Bishop Karl of Liechtenstein designed by Giovanni Pietro Tencally from 1665 to 1682.
Castle Garden
Already existed in the 15th century, after the Swedish invasion it was restored by Bishop Charles of Lichtenstein. Architectural landmark of garden is loggia from 1673. The facade has seven arcades with Tuscan columns, the upper part is decorated with a balustrade.
Church of the Assumption
It was built between 1464-1466. From the late Gothic period was preserved southern profiled portal. Chapel saint Otýlie dates from 1692.
Renaissance Town Hall
The square is dominated by Renaissance Town Hall with Town Hall Tower, built in 1569. On the ground floor are still remains of a Renaissance arcade, a noteworthy Renaissance intarsované doors and decorative stucco decoration from the 18th century.
Plague Column
Plague Column in the square is the work of sculptor Christian Pröbstl of 1719. It was built during the 50years plague by city coundillors. On the sides are statues of St.. And St. Florian. John of Nepomuk.
Fountain
Baroque fountain with an eagle motif on Ganymede was created in the 18th century. According to legend, Ganymede, son of the Trojan king, ruler appealed to Zeus. Zeus turned himself into an eagle and kidnapped a young man on Mount Olympus, where he made his waiter.
Well
It dates from 1839, in 1950 sculptor Vojtěch Hořínek carved sign Vyškova at it. Does the water level about two meters below the square.
Walls
The town was fortified perhaps as early as the mid-14th century. Stone fortifications originated in the 15th century.
Chapel saint Anna
Renaissance building from the 16th century is decorated with fragments of wall paintings. The chapel adjoining building of the former municipal hospital with a late Renaissance stone portal.
Cemetery Church of the Virgin Mary - Capuchin Church
Church of the Virgin Mary and the convent of the Capuchin Order founded by Cardinal Franz Dietrichstein in 1617. During Emperor Joseph II. period the monastery was closed.
Brewery
Built in 1680 of Charles of Lichtenstein brewing in Vyškově. Up to 1855 was brewery resulted by Olomouc diocese. Already in 1908 was installed first fountain apparatus for beer bottling.
Chapel saint Michael in Brňany
At the core is a remnant of the original sacristy sacristy of the gothic church, which was demolished around 1806. Next to the church is a cemetery where burials until 1789.
Church of the Holy Trinity, Vyškov - Dědice
The parish church stands on the site of a former Gothic church from the 14th century, which was destroyed during the fire. Construction of the new Baroque church was started in 1752, was ordained in 1780.
Chapel saint Cyril and Methodius (Strachotínka), Hamiltony
The neo-Gothic chapel was built in the late of 19th century building opposite the promontory where a castle Milota of heirs. According to the Old Czech name Methodius (Strachota) it also says Strachotínka.
City of Brno
Brno is the center of South Moravia and the regional capital of the South Moravian Region. Brno is a center for science, research and innovation, which has its own rich history.
Špilberk castle
One of the major landmarks of the city is the Špilberk castle. Even from a distance you can not overlook the hill overgrown with greenery and the mighty fortress on top.
New Town Hall
New City Hall building complex, which has undergone over the centuries relatively complex construction development, gradually emerged from the early 13th to 18th century.
The Old Town Hall
The Old Town Hall is interwoven with legends. One of them tells about the creator of the Gothic portal master Anton Pilgram, the best known are about the legendary dragon and the round.
Vegetable Market
Vegetable Market is located in the historic core of the city, just a few steps from the Old Town Hall. It was founded in the foundation of the city itself in the 13th century. He used to say to him marketplace upper or upper market. Its present name, with small breaks kept from 15 century.
Parnas fountain
Richly decorated fountain Parnas is surrounded by the Green Market. Ever since the Middle Ages, centered around the stalls. It was built between 1690-1695 by the Viennese architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.
Freedom Square
The largest and oldest square in Brno is Freedom Square, formerly called Lower market.
Mitrovský
Garden Casino at the turn of the 80th and 90 years of the 18th century with unique frescos stylish exhibition space for temporary exhibitions.
Vila Tugendhat
Family Villa Tugendhat, a masterpiece of functionalist architecture, was built between 1929-1930 on the slope below Černopolní street.
Zeman Café
Unique Replica significant functional buildings Prof.Ing.arch. Bohuslav Fuchs in 1925.
St. Paul's Cathedral. Peter and Paul - Petrov
One of the major landmarks of the city of Brno consists Cathedral. Peter and Paul. Originally on the site was Romanesque church. In the 14th century Gothic style.
Church of John Amos Comenius - Red Church
One of the dominant Brno, Red Church, was built in the years 1863-1865, designed by Heinrich Ferstel, the author of the Votive Cathedral in Vienna.
Church of Sts. James
St.. James with a 92 m high tower, which contributes to the typical silhouette of Brno, one of the most valuable monuments of the late Gothic period in the Czech Republic.
Church of Sts. Michala
The church was built between 1658-1667 by the Brno architect John the Baptist Erna. Baroque church is its powerful front facing toward the former Fish Market, nynějšímu Dominican Square.
Church of Sts. Tomas
The origins of the church date back to the 14th century, when it was originally founded as an Augustinian monastery. The church was repaired many times over the centuries and rebuilt its current Baroque appearance in the 17th century.
Minoritský church. Johns
Church of Sts. Johns form since the 13th century an integral part of the city of Brno, although its appearance has changed over the centuries, especially during the Baroque period after reconstruction by architect Maurice Grimm.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monastery Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary stands out not only a complex and unique ground plan structure, but also in our countries an unusual combination of bare, bare walls of brick and stone.
